Alanis once dated Full House star Dave Coulier. They were very serious at one time and thought about marriage but broke up soon after.Alanis has two siblings, a twin brother named Wade and an older brother, Chad.Alanis was raised in religion as Roman Catholic but converted to Buddhism.Alanis wrote her first song at the age of nine.Alanis was a contestant on the show Star Search but did not win.Alanis appeared in the movie, Dogma as the role of "God".